10 Survival Tips You Can Learn from the Star Wars Series

3. Functionality is More Important than Looks

In the words of everyone’s favorite scruffy-looking nerf herder, “She may not look like much, but she’s got it where it counts, kid.”

Han Solo understood that modifying his existing ship was a much better way to survive when the SHTF than being lured in by something shiny and new. Solo also knew that the exterior of the Millennium Falcon made it less of a target for some enemies.

In other words, your survival gear, house and bug out cabin should be practical and capable of serving their basic functions as opposed to merely being aesthetically-appealing and expensive.